Well, it was time. I have been studying Elizabethan embroidery for long and finally I had the feeling to do something real not only theory.
So decided to take a fragment from the panel owned by the Embroiderers'Guild UK and shown on Carey's book Elizabethan Stitches; my version has some motifs in different position respect to the original as I liked to add a personal touch.
Size is 15X15 cm and I still don't know what will be, maybe a little cushion surrounded by a gold period bobbin lace, or a sweetbag or a framed panel...who knows?
It's made in Pipers silks, 4 strands for the detached buttonhole and AVAS Perlè for the trellis stitch; flower and fruits are in Gilt Silke Twist a bit padded to make them gently raised.
Gold scrolls are in plaited braid stitch (Carey's version) using n°4 gilt passing thread on silk core by Golden Threads.
Now back to stitch, I wish to have it all done soon !
How beautiful ! Really a work of art ! I can't wait to see your progress...
RispondiEliminaThank you, your works are beautiful too !
EliminaThis is beautiful, Francesca. The design fits into the shape very neatly, very naturally, without being formal or geometric. Whatever you chose to make from it when it is finished, it will be a treasure.
RispondiEliminaThank you Sue !
EliminaBeautiful. Always love to see your work and thanks heaps for the link to the finger loop braiding tutorial. Going to sit down with a cuppa later and watch along with the link Janet sent. Always appreciate others assistance and the worldwide network of stitchers is just fantastic.Rae.
RispondiEliminaYou know, always a pleasure !
EliminaJust *wow*, Fran.
RispondiEliminaChe meraviglia!
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